Can a student loan actually get your Canadian study permit approved? The answer is yes, but with a catch. While IRCC officially accepts loans as valid proof of funds, a simple approval letter is rarely enough to satisfy a visa officer. With the current cost-of-living requirement now at $22,895 (plus tuition), your financial “story” needs […]
If you are new to Canada, you may hear people talk about credit scores. But what exactly are they? A credit score is a three-digit number based on information in your credit report. It gives Canadian lenders an idea of how you have managed credit. Start Building Your Credit History with TD Businesses may also […]
After having shifted to an Expression of Interest system in early 2026, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has released the results of its first immigration draw, held on March 25. The selection round saw a total of 65 candidates invited through the Employer-Driven Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The NTNP has […]
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has just issued more invitations under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams—its second such selection round in 2026. On April 22, the province invited over 900 international student graduates currently residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit to apply for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility […]
Higher-earning workers may be prioritized for permanent residence sooner than previously anticipated, under the planned overhaul of Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship system for selecting skilled immigrants. Although the full suite of planned changes to Express Entry is expected to be implemented 12 – 18 months from now, the new High-Wage Occupation factor […]
Since Canada changed its citizenship law last December, thousands of Americans have been discovering that they became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight, as did their children. If you’re an American with even one Canadian ancestor, no matter how many generations removed, you and your children are among the newly-minted U.S.-Canadian dual citizens. Get a Free Consultation […]
New Brunswick issued invitations to provincial immigration candidates in two draws conducted between March 30 and April 1, 2026, targeting skilled workers in healthcare, information technology (IT), transportation, and manufacturing. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results […]
Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal the total application backlog has continued its downward trend, decreasing by 48,900 since last month. As of February 28, IRCC’s overall backlog consisted of 941,400 applications. Compared to January 31, the most notable shifts (in order) included An 11% decrease for the work permit […]
The Government of Saskatchewan has released data regarding the number of nominations issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to date in 2026. As of the time of this writing, the SINP has issued approximately 26% of its allotted nominations for the year (4,761). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Saskatchewan updates these […]
On April 13, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted another round of invitations across both of its provincial immigration pathways. A total of 210 invitations were extended through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This marks the province’s third invitation round in […]
